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Overview |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Texas Tech?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 13% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Texas Tech than University of Akron Main Campus ($21,205.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Texas Tech ($14,667 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,460 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Texas Tech University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,359 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 85 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University of Akron vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Texas Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas Tech and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $18,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $40,100)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/